High School Tournaments

2015 Ontario High School
Spring Rugby Tournament Directory

Updated Mar. 2, 2015

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Rugby has been played continuously in Ontario high schools for more than 50 years.
The number of rugby-playing schools has grown significantly in recent years. There are now more than 425 Ontario high schools with rugby programs, and more than 25,000 athletes playing the sport.
Organizers of tournaments not yet listed are encouraged to provide details to Glenn Tarver (tarver@rogers.com) so that coaches can select from as many options as possible.
The following information is provided by Rugby Ontario as a free service to Ontario high schools to promote the growth and development of the sport of rugby.
Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy.

Rugby Ontario assumes no responsibilities for the organizational arrangements for any tournament.

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APRIL

2nd Annual University of Western Ontario Tournament and Training Day ( London )
This event is offered as an opportunity to develop strong core skills. Current Western players will be available as certified referees and skills instructors. Participating high school players will be provided with information about campus life and academics
Wednesday April 1 2015 - Junior Boys
Thursday April 2 2015 - Senior Boys
Entry fee $150
12 teams per day with four pools of three teams
Teams travelling longer distances will have a later start
90 minute coaching session for every team with Western players and coaches
90 minute campus tour available

6th Annual Queen’s Spring Classic ( at Queen’s University, Kingston )
Tuesday April 7 2015 - Senior Girls
There will be a tiered schedule based on team experience levels
Entry fee $275
All teams guaranteed 3 games
All games played on artificial turf surface. Only short cleats permitted
Games will commence at 9:00 and the event will end at 5:00. Schools travelling further will get later kickoff times for their morning games
Contact Beth Barz at barzb@limestone.on.ca or qwrugby@queensu.ca

The Red Hot Tournament is the largest and most prestigious high school tournament in Ontario and amongst the very best in North America. The 2015 version will have 64 entries. Tournament results often have an impact on seeding for OFSAA senior boy’s tournaments as well as the Barbarian Cup tournaments for junior and midget age teams. Many tournaments are organized by Ontario colleges and universities and will showcase post-secondary academic and rugby opportunities for players. Every effort will be made to ensure appropriate levels of competition and minimize travel requirements.
This is a not for profit event organized to provide competitive playing opportunities in the true spirit of rugby. Proceeds are used to discretely support Junior Blues athletes experiencing financial constraints and may also be used for grassroots rugby development in globally needy areas.
Tuesday April 21 2015 - Red Hot Junior Boys Regional Tournaments at 3 sites ( 8 team events ): St Maximilian Kolbe CHS Aurora, Trent University and Sheridan College Oakville
Thursday April 23 2015 - Red Hot Senior Boys Regional Tournaments at 5 sites ( 8 team events): Stamford HS Niagara Falls, Sheridan College Oakville, McMaster University, St Maximilian Kolbe CHS Aurora, University of Western Ontario
Saturday April 25 2015 - Red Hot Senior final games at St Joan of Arc CHS in York Region. Teams will have advanced from April 23 tournaments
Tuesday May 12 2015 - Red Hot Midget ( gr 9 ) Tournament at Humber College ( 12 teams )
Check the tournament web site for more information www.redhotrugby.com
Entry fee $300 ( if paid before April 1 ), $350 afterwards, no refund if a team drops out
All teams guaranteed 3 games.
Contact Dom Scuglia dscug@sympatico.ca

2nd Annual Gee-Gees Women's Tournament ( Matt Anthony Field, Ottawa )
Wednesday April 28 2015 - Grade 9 / U15 ( coaches will decide if 7’s, 10’s or 15’s )
Thursday April 29 2015 - Senior Girls Tier One
Friday May 1 2015 - Senior Girls Tier Two
Teams guaranteed 3 games;
Each game will be 20 minutes in length with a 5-minute halftime;
No metal studs permitted
Student therapists on site
Access to locker rooms
$200/team per day or $350/team if entering two tournaments
Cheques payable to UOttawa Women’s RugbyCoaching staff and current members of the Gee-Gee’s on site for school program orientation
For more information and registration, please contact Gee-Gee’s head coach Jen Boyd at jboyd@uottawa.ca

53rd Annual Barbarian Cup Junior Provincial Championships Tournaments ( organized in 2015 by the Fergus Highland Rugby Club, Fergus Ontario )
Scheduled for the weekend after the OFSAA Senior Championships Tournaments
The Junior Boys tournament is invitational for association winning teams across Ontario. Some association finalist teams could also be invited as wild card entries at the discretion of the organizing committee
The other two divisions ( Junior Girls and Bantam / Grade 9 Boys ) are open to any schools with entries up to a maximum of 16 teams
Sunday June 7 2015 - Junior Boys Invitational Tournament ( 16 teams )